Honolulu has no snow-clearing law because snow does not fall at sea level, but property owners must keep sidewalks free of debris, overgrowth, and obstructions under Chapter 13.
Oahu is a tropical jurisdiction and has no snow or ice-clearing ordinance. However, ROH Chapter 13 governs streets, sidewalks, malls, and other public places, and prohibits obstructing or damaging sidewalks abutting your property. Related provisions in Chapter 14, Article 3 cover sidewalk construction and repair permits. Owners must keep branches, vegetation, and private property clutter from extending into the public walkway. Damaged or displaced sidewalk sections may require the owner to obtain a repair permit. During heavy rain or tropical storms, owners remain responsible for clearing their sidewalk of fallen fronds, branches, and debris that pose a tripping hazard.
Leaving a sidewalk obstructed or in disrepair can result in notices under Chapter 13, city-performed cleanup, civil fines, and liability for injuries caused by the obstruction.
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